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7 August, 2025

Over 140 Jamaicans To Receive National Honours & Awards

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Over 140 Jamaicans will this year receive National Honours and Awards for outstanding contribution to the country in various fields.

Heading the list of award recipients, are businessman Keith Duncan; Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie; and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, who have been appointed members of the Order of Jamaica (OJ).

Mr. Duncan, who is JMMB Group Chief Executive Officer is being recognised for exceptional service in the field of Finance, Business and Social Development.

Minister McKenzie will receive the OJ for exceptional contribution to the Public Service in the area of Local Government and Community Development and Representational Politics, while Dr. Street Forrest is being honoured for exceptional Service in the field of Capital Market Development.

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